Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb vs Fiat Ducato: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb
85%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Fiat Ducato
75%
MOT pass rate · 145,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb (85%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb | Fiat Ducato |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 18,711 mi | 93,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 12 | 145,137 |
Most common faults
Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb
- Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
- Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fiat Ducato
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Auto-trail frontier d-ware hb (85%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.